Azores Bullfinch
Pyrrhula murina
The Azores Bullfinch (Pyrrhula murina) is a rare finches, euphonias, and alli found only in Portugal, weighing about 30 g. The Azores bullfinch, also known as the São Miguel bullfinch, or locally in Portuguese as the priolo, is a threatened passerine bird in the true finch family.
About the Azores Bullfinch
The Azores bullfinch, also known as the São Miguel bullfinch, or locally in Portuguese as the priolo, is a threatened passerine bird in the true finch family. It is endemic to São Miguel Island, in the Azores archipelago of Macaronesia in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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How to identify it
The Azores bullfinch has a length of 15–17 cm (5.9–6.7 in) and a weight of about 30 g (1.1 oz), with males being slightly larger than females. Relative to most other finches in its family it is plump, with shorter wings and a longer tail. The plumage pattern is similar to that of the Eurasian bullfinch, though colouration is more sombre, lacking its bright pink underparts. It has a black cap, face, wings and tail; the rest being greyish or pale grey-brown. Males and females are virtually identical in appearance, though males may exhibit a faint pinkish suffusion on the belly and flanks.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Azores Bullfinch?
- The Azores bullfinch has a length of 15–17 cm (5.9–6.7 in) and a weight of about 30 g (1.1 oz), with males being slightly larger than females. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Azores Bullfinch?
- The Azores Bullfinch is a small sized bird weighing about 30 g.
- Where can you see an Azores Bullfinch?
- The Azores Bullfinch is endemic to Portugal, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Azores Bullfinch?
- The Azores Bullfinch is most easily confused with the Grey-headed Bullfinch, the Taiwan Bullfinch and the Red-headed Bullfinch.
- Is the Azores Bullfinch endangered?
- The Azores Bullfinch is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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